‘Built for What?’ — Dan Quinn’s Postgame Remark Draws Backlash After Commanders Fall to Colts With Third-String QB
Quarterback Marcus Mariota left with a knee injury in the first quarter, forcing the Washington Commanders to turn to third-string rookie Athan Kaliakmanis in a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Washington was flagged 10 times for 84 yards to the Colts’ one penalty for 5 yards, and it turned the ball over on downs on a fourth-and-1 in its own…
On Sunday, the Washington Commanders suffered a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London, with third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis taking over for injured starter Marcus Mariota. Head coach Dan Quinn faced backlash after remarking that the team is "built for this," following a series of penalties, a poor fourth-down decision, and Kaliakmanis' struggles on his NFL debut.
Mariota, who sustained a knee injury early in the game, was replaced by Kaliakmanis, a seventh-round pick from Rutgers, in the third quarter. Despite outgaining the Colts in total yards and winning the turnover battle, Washington struggled on third down and in the red zone, while Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor led the way with 95 yards and two touchdowns. The Commanders host the New York Giants next.
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